The province is exploring the possibility of the development of carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) in Newfoundland and Labrador. Today, Premier Andrew Furey announced a CCUS Innovation Challenge, where they are inviting qualifying business, organizations and researchers to send in proposals. Up to $6 million in Provincial Government funding has been allocated for two […]
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Both the Progressive Conservatives and the NDP are calling for emergency debates in the House of Assembly. Newly-elected PC leader Tony Wakeham wants an immediate debate on the cost of living, delivering an emergency motion on the opening day of the fall sitting in the House of Assembly. “I committed to bring forward this emergency […]
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Following the search of a residence in Port aux Basques last Thursday, the RCMP arrested and charged 55-year-old Kevin Parsons. Police located a quantity of cocaine, cash, and other material indicative of drug trafficking. Parsons is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, possession of cocaine and unsafe storage of ammunition. He will […]
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The provincial government has announced that the Child Care Demand Portal is now available. The portal will be used to assess and understand the current demand for child care services in Newfoundland and Labrador. Families or caregivers seeking child care are asked to visit the portal and input information regarding current child care needs. The […]
Read moreOn Thursday the St. John’s Local Immigration Partnership will host the third annual My New St. John’s Expo Event for newcomers and friends. The Expo takes place from Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the St. John’s Community Market on Freshwater Road. There is no admission cost. The Expo is an opportunity to […]
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This morning the Harbour Grace Volunteer Fire Brigade responded to a motor vehicle collision on Thicket Road in Harbour Grace. The driver had swerved to avoid a collision with a moose and went off the road hitting a tree. The driver was sent to the Carbonear General Hospital to be treated for what is believed […]
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There will be a temporary change of service at the Rufus Guinchard Health Centre in Port Saunders due to human resources challenges. From Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. until Thursday at 9:00 a.m., on-site emergency services will be supported through a Virtual ER physician. When a Virtual ER is operating, residents can proceed to Bonne Bay […]
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Eric Taylor LTD, the contractor completing work on Peacekeepers Way, has provided an update on the ongoing work. The project is on schedule and the highway should be reopen by October 19. Crews have been working around the clock to complete the culvert replacement as quickly and safely as possible. This excavation was over 15 […]
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The area of low pressure that, by in large, brought a miserable Monday to most of Newfoundland is pulling away, to the east, of the region this morning. This will improve the weather today, but northerly winds will keep clouds, a few showers, and seasonably cool temperatures in the cards today for much of the […]
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It’s another wet commute on the Avalon Peninsula, Burin Peninsula, and portions of central Newfoundland, in these areas roads are wet. Some rain is still falling over parts of the Avalon Peninsula resulting in reduced visibility. Across the west coast and in Labrador, roads are dry. The Marine Atlantic crossing from Port aux Basques to […]
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